Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Young Man with a Wig
Nicolas de Largillière
This refined 18th-century portrait captures a young man in elegant period attire, highlighted by exquisite lace and a powdered wig.
Portrait of a Young Man in a Wig en Catogan
Jean-Louis Voille
1785 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A refined 18th-century portrait capturing the elegance of Enlightenment-era fashion and character.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted circa 1785 by Jean-Louis Voille, this oil portrait exemplifies the sophisticated style of late 18th-century European portraiture. The sitter is depicted with a powdered 'en catogan' wig and a crisp white ruffled jabot, which provides a striking contrast against his dark frock coat and the atmospheric, neutral background.
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